Elfster: The Secret Santa App: iPhone vs Android
Elfster: The Secret Santa App gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Elfster: The Secret Santa App by Elfster, Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Rating
4.7 ★
41k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#91
iPhone · 
Lifestyle Free
Lifestyle FreeMeasured
App Store
App details
App ID
751594890
Publisher
Elfster, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Nov 2013
12 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.4+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
94 MB
Also listed in
Shopping
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.elfster.elfdroid
Publisher
Elfster, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Elfster: The Secret Santa App downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 500+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 500+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
iPhone: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where Elfster: The Secret Santa App's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Elfster: The Secret Santa App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 7.2k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 34k 2.5k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 41k |
About Elfster: The Secret Santa App
The #1 Secret Santa App for Gift Exchanges, Wishlists & Holiday Planning
Elfster is the premier Secret Santa app that makes organizing gift exchanges effortless, fast, and completely free. Whether you're planning Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid Al-Fitr, birthdays, weddings, or any other special occasion, our Secret Santa generator and gift registry app features ensure perfect gift-giving every time.
Why Choose Elfster? Free, Easy & Fast Gift Exchanges
- 100% FREE: No hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium upgrades
- LIGHTNING FAST SETUP: Create your Secret Santa in under two minutes
- INCREDIBLY EASY: Simple interface that anyone can use
- WISHLISTS: Curate your own Wishlists with the products that you would love to receive
PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION
Christmas & Holidays
Our Christmas gift list app helps you organize Secret Santa exchanges for family, friends, coworkers, and groups of any size. Also perfect for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid, and other holiday celebrations.
Birthdays & Special Events
Use our name drawing app for birthday gift exchanges, milestone celebrations, graduations, and "just because" moments throughout the year.
Weddings & Life Events
Create gift registries for weddings, baby showers, housewarmings, anniversaries, and other major life celebrations.
Office & Group Events
Organize workplace Secret Santa exchanges, team building events, and group celebrations with colleagues.
ELFSTER FEATURES:
Secret Santa Generator with Smart Exclusions
Our advanced secret santa generator ensures fair pairing while allowing you to:
- Set exclusions so couples don't draw each other
- Prevent kids from being paired with adults
- Exclude last year's matches for variety
- Handle groups of any size (from 3 to 300+ people)
Shareable Wishlists from Any Store
Create and share gift registry wishlists with products from:
- Millions of products across hundreds of retailers
- Any online store — just paste the link and we'll fetch item details automatically
- Custom gift ideas and experiences
- Gift cards
Easy Invitations & Management
- Send invitations via text, email, or social media
- Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, Android, desktop)
- Real-time updates and notifications
Gift Discovery & Trending Items
- Browse trending gifts and popular items
- Curated gift guides for every occasion
- Price tracking and deal alerts
- Gift suggestions based on age, interests, and budget
HOW ELFSTER WORKS:
Step 1: Create Your Exchange
- Set up your Secret Santa or gift exchange in minutes. Add participant names, set your budget, choose your event date, and configure any exclusions.
Step 2: Send Invitations
- Invite friends and family via text, email, or your favorite messaging app.
Step 3: Draw Names & Create Wishlists
- Our name drawing app automatically pairs everyone fairly. Participants create shareable wishlists with items from any retailer.
Step 4: Shop & Exchange Gifts
- Browse wishlists, purchase gifts directly through retailer links, and mark it
Elfster is the premier Secret Santa app that makes organizing gift exchanges effortless, fast, and completely free. Whether you're planning Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid Al-Fitr, birthdays, weddings, or any other special occasion, our Secret Santa generator and gift registry app features ensure perfect gift-giving every time.
Why Choose Elfster? Free, Easy & Fast Gift Exchanges
- 100% FREE: No hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium upgrades
- LIGHTNING FAST SETUP: Create your Secret Santa in under two minutes
- INCREDIBLY EASY: Simple interface that anyone can use
- WISHLISTS: Curate your own Wishlists with the products that you would love to receive
PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION
Christmas & Holidays
Our Christmas gift list app helps you organize Secret Santa exchanges for family, friends, coworkers, and groups of any size. Also perfect for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid, and other holiday celebrations.
Birthdays & Special Events
Use our name drawing app for birthday gift exchanges, milestone celebrations, graduations, and "just because" moments throughout the year.
Weddings & Life Events
Create gift registries for weddings, baby showers, housewarmings, anniversaries, and other major life celebrations.
Office & Group Events
Organize workplace Secret Santa exchanges, team building events, and group celebrations with colleagues.
ELFSTER FEATURES:
Secret Santa Generator with Smart Exclusions
Our advanced secret santa generator ensures fair pairing while allowing you to:
- Set exclusions so couples don't draw each other
- Prevent kids from being paired with adults
- Exclude last year's matches for variety
- Handle groups of any size (from 3 to 300+ people)
Shareable Wishlists from Any Store
Create and share gift registry wishlists with products from:
- Millions of products across hundreds of retailers
- Any online store — just paste the link and we'll fetch item details automatically
- Custom gift ideas and experiences
- Gift cards
Easy Invitations & Management
- Send invitations via text, email, or social media
- Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, Android, desktop)
- Real-time updates and notifications
Gift Discovery & Trending Items
- Browse trending gifts and popular items
- Curated gift guides for every occasion
- Price tracking and deal alerts
- Gift suggestions based on age, interests, and budget
HOW ELFSTER WORKS:
Step 1: Create Your Exchange
- Set up your Secret Santa or gift exchange in minutes. Add participant names, set your budget, choose your event date, and configure any exclusions.
Step 2: Send Invitations
- Invite friends and family via text, email, or your favorite messaging app.
Step 3: Draw Names & Create Wishlists
- Our name drawing app automatically pairs everyone fairly. Participants create shareable wishlists with items from any retailer.
Step 4: Shop & Exchange Gifts
- Browse wishlists, purchase gifts directly through retailer links, and mark it
Elfster: The Secret Santa App iPhone
Elfster: The Secret Santa App gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Elfster: The Secret Santa App is #91 in Lifestyle Free in Canada and charting in 2 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperElfster, Inc.
CategoryLifestyle
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.7 (7.2k)
Version2026.1016.54
Age rating4+
First seen by us
5 Oct 2026
5 Oct 2026Installs (est.)10M+ worldwide
Rating
4.7 ★
7.2k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#91
Lifestyle FreeMeasured
Elfster: The Secret Santa App on the App Store
App details
App ID
751594890
Publisher
Elfster, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Nov 2013
12 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.4+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
94 MB
Also listed in
Shopping
Elfster: The Secret Santa App downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. iPhone downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Elfster: The Secret Santa App's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Elfster: The Secret Santa App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | LifestyleFree | #91 |
| Australia | LifestyleFree | #99 |
Apps near Elfster: The Secret Santa App on the chart
Lifestyle Free, around #91.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.7 ★
7.2k ratings
Measured
Ratings
7.2k
Measured
About Elfster: The Secret Santa App
The #1 Secret Santa App for Gift Exchanges, Wishlists & Holiday Planning
Elfster is the premier Secret Santa app that makes organizing gift exchanges effortless, fast, and completely free. Whether you're planning Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid Al-Fitr, birthdays, weddings, or any other special occasion, our Secret Santa generator and gift registry app features ensure perfect gift-giving every time.
Why Choose Elfster? Free, Easy & Fast Gift Exchanges
- 100% FREE: No hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium upgrades
- LIGHTNING FAST SETUP: Create your Secret Santa in under two minutes
- INCREDIBLY EASY: Simple interface that anyone can use
- WISHLISTS: Curate your own Wishlists with the products that you would love to receive
PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION
Christmas & Holidays
Our Christmas gift list app helps you organize Secret Santa exchanges for family, friends, coworkers, and groups of any size. Also perfect for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid, and other holiday celebrations.
Birthdays & Special Events
Use our name drawing app for birthday gift exchanges, milestone celebrations, graduations, and "just because" moments throughout the year.
Weddings & Life Events
Create gift registries for weddings, baby showers, housewarmings, anniversaries, and other major life celebrations.
Office & Group Events
Organize workplace Secret Santa exchanges, team building events, and group celebrations with colleagues.
ELFSTER FEATURES:
Secret Santa Generator with Smart Exclusions
Our advanced secret santa generator ensures fair pairing while allowing you to:
- Set exclusions so couples don't draw each other
- Prevent kids from being paired with adults
- Exclude last year's matches for variety
- Handle groups of any size (from 3 to 300+ people)
Shareable Wishlists from Any Store
Create and share gift registry wishlists with products from:
- Millions of products across hundreds of retailers
- Any online store — just paste the link and we'll fetch item details automatically
- Custom gift ideas and experiences
- Gift cards
Easy Invitations & Management
- Send invitations via text, email, or social media
- Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, Android, desktop)
- Real-time updates and notifications
Gift Discovery & Trending Items
- Browse trending gifts and popular items
- Curated gift guides for every occasion
- Price tracking and deal alerts
- Gift suggestions based on age, interests, and budget
HOW ELFSTER WORKS:
Step 1: Create Your Exchange
- Set up your Secret Santa or gift exchange in minutes. Add participant names, set your budget, choose your event date, and configure any exclusions.
Step 2: Send Invitations
- Invite friends and family via text, email, or your favorite messaging app.
Step 3: Draw Names & Create Wishlists
- Our name drawing app automatically pairs everyone fairly. Participants create shareable wishlists with items from any retailer.
Step 4: Shop & Exchange Gifts
- Browse wishlists, purchase gifts directly through retailer links, and mark it
Elfster is the premier Secret Santa app that makes organizing gift exchanges effortless, fast, and completely free. Whether you're planning Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid Al-Fitr, birthdays, weddings, or any other special occasion, our Secret Santa generator and gift registry app features ensure perfect gift-giving every time.
Why Choose Elfster? Free, Easy & Fast Gift Exchanges
- 100% FREE: No hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium upgrades
- LIGHTNING FAST SETUP: Create your Secret Santa in under two minutes
- INCREDIBLY EASY: Simple interface that anyone can use
- WISHLISTS: Curate your own Wishlists with the products that you would love to receive
PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION
Christmas & Holidays
Our Christmas gift list app helps you organize Secret Santa exchanges for family, friends, coworkers, and groups of any size. Also perfect for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid, and other holiday celebrations.
Birthdays & Special Events
Use our name drawing app for birthday gift exchanges, milestone celebrations, graduations, and "just because" moments throughout the year.
Weddings & Life Events
Create gift registries for weddings, baby showers, housewarmings, anniversaries, and other major life celebrations.
Office & Group Events
Organize workplace Secret Santa exchanges, team building events, and group celebrations with colleagues.
ELFSTER FEATURES:
Secret Santa Generator with Smart Exclusions
Our advanced secret santa generator ensures fair pairing while allowing you to:
- Set exclusions so couples don't draw each other
- Prevent kids from being paired with adults
- Exclude last year's matches for variety
- Handle groups of any size (from 3 to 300+ people)
Shareable Wishlists from Any Store
Create and share gift registry wishlists with products from:
- Millions of products across hundreds of retailers
- Any online store — just paste the link and we'll fetch item details automatically
- Custom gift ideas and experiences
- Gift cards
Easy Invitations & Management
- Send invitations via text, email, or social media
- Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, Android, desktop)
- Real-time updates and notifications
Gift Discovery & Trending Items
- Browse trending gifts and popular items
- Curated gift guides for every occasion
- Price tracking and deal alerts
- Gift suggestions based on age, interests, and budget
HOW ELFSTER WORKS:
Step 1: Create Your Exchange
- Set up your Secret Santa or gift exchange in minutes. Add participant names, set your budget, choose your event date, and configure any exclusions.
Step 2: Send Invitations
- Invite friends and family via text, email, or your favorite messaging app.
Step 3: Draw Names & Create Wishlists
- Our name drawing app automatically pairs everyone fairly. Participants create shareable wishlists with items from any retailer.
Step 4: Shop & Exchange Gifts
- Browse wishlists, purchase gifts directly through retailer links, and mark it
Latest updates
2026.1016.54
Hey Elfsters!
All the elves have completed their E.L.F.S (Every Little Fix Squad) training! This ensures Elfster will continue to run at tip-top gift-giving conditions. See what’s new:
- Bug fixes and other minor visual improvements to improve the stability and performance of the app
2026.918.46
Hey Elfsters!
All the elves have completed their E.L.F.S (Every Little Fix Squad) training! This ensures Elfster will continue to run at tip-top gift-giving conditions. See what’s new:
- Bug fixes and other minor visual improvements to improve the stability and performance of the app
Elfster: The Secret Santa App Android
Elfster: The Secret Santa App gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Elfster: The Secret Santa App is #193 in Shopping Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 3 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperElfster
CategoryShopping
PriceFree
Released
Installs1M+
Rating★ 4.7 (34k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
4.7 ★
34k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#193
Shopping FreeMeasured
Elfster: The Secret Santa App on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.elfster.elfdroid
Publisher
Elfster, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Elfster: The Secret Santa App downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Elfster: The Secret Santa App's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Elfster: The Secret Santa App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ShoppingFree | #193 |
| Australia | ShoppingFree | #117 |
| Canada | ShoppingFree | #124 |
Apps near Elfster: The Secret Santa App on the chart
Shopping Free, around #193.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.7 ★
34k ratings
Measured
Ratings
34k
Measured
Written reviews
2.5k
Measured
About Elfster: The Secret Santa App
Elfster is the number one Secret Santa gift exchange. This free, easy to use Secret Santa Generator is perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid Al-fitr, and all holidays. Easily make shareable wish lists, set exclusions and restrictions, and draw names.
ELFSTER FEATURES:
CREATE WISH LISTS
- Manage holiday shopping and gift registries
- Share your wish lists with friends and family, even if they don’t have Elfster
- Follow your loved ones’ wishes so you’ll always know what to get them
SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE
- Save and share wish lists for Christmas, other holidays, special occasions, or parties
- Elfster will help you generate names and decide who’s buying whom a Secret Santa gift
- The Secret Santa name generator makes sure everyone gets paired up properly – no more “from me, to me” gifts
GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION
- Christmas gifts or birthday gifts
- Secret Santa gift exchanges
- Holiday shopping and wedding registry
- Anniversary gifts and baby shower gifts
- Or just to show you care
VIEW TRENDING GIFTS
- See what gifts are hot this holiday season
- Find out what gifts are on peoples’ wish lists
- Find the perfect gift for every occasion
GIFT IDEAS & GUIDES
- Curated gift guides
- Get suggestions to help you find the perfect gift
From Secret Santa gift exchanges to wedding registries, Elfster is your gift giving companion. Download Elfster today.
If you have any trouble at all with the app, we are here to help! Send us a help request from within the app or email us at [email protected].
ELFSTER FEATURES:
CREATE WISH LISTS
- Manage holiday shopping and gift registries
- Share your wish lists with friends and family, even if they don’t have Elfster
- Follow your loved ones’ wishes so you’ll always know what to get them
SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE
- Save and share wish lists for Christmas, other holidays, special occasions, or parties
- Elfster will help you generate names and decide who’s buying whom a Secret Santa gift
- The Secret Santa name generator makes sure everyone gets paired up properly – no more “from me, to me” gifts
GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION
- Christmas gifts or birthday gifts
- Secret Santa gift exchanges
- Holiday shopping and wedding registry
- Anniversary gifts and baby shower gifts
- Or just to show you care
VIEW TRENDING GIFTS
- See what gifts are hot this holiday season
- Find out what gifts are on peoples’ wish lists
- Find the perfect gift for every occasion
GIFT IDEAS & GUIDES
- Curated gift guides
- Get suggestions to help you find the perfect gift
From Secret Santa gift exchanges to wedding registries, Elfster is your gift giving companion. Download Elfster today.
If you have any trouble at all with the app, we are here to help! Send us a help request from within the app or email us at [email protected].
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